As the rules we've lived with through the #pandemic are relaxed, a significant portion of our communities are not looking forward to churches returning to onsite services - online has been a lifeline: Revds Steve Jones and Zoe Heming make a plea for both youtu.be/cKY1sEFA9rM

This guy 🙌🏻 Revd Steve Jones so much admiration for always standing up for those with disabilities, not allowing them to be shut out.

PC Keyte & PC Kesici conducted a weapons sweep in St Margaret's Park. Remember not to carry knives and safely dispose of them in a knife bin, situated in McDonald's Belcher's Lane & All Saint's Church in Shard End. If you know anything about knife crime ring 101 #oneknifeonelife

PC Pakhairzan, PC Keyte, PCSO Johnston and PCSO Grzybowska have attended Colebourne Primary School to meet the fantastic reception students who were eager to find out about the work we do #YouthToday

Have you prayed using the audio version of today's prayer? Go to cofe.io/TodaysPrayer to learn more.

Another vehicle seized by PC Keyte for being driven without insurance. Please make sure you have at least third party cover if you are planning to use your car on the road #notworthit

Activities at St Margarets Church today. Please come and join the fun

Please come and join the fun community events at St Margarets Church #communityfun

Our team had a lovely day at the Christmas Fayre yesterday. Thank you to everyone that came

#B2022Police Great to welcome so many West Midlands Police, Mutual Aid officers and the Armed Forces to the @thenecgroup staff well-being hub to take their well earned breaks. All working long shifts at the #CommonwealthGames2022 keeping everyone safe 🛡️

#NEC What an eventful day 🤩.. was lovely to have our @DaveThompsonCC and @VJardineWMP spend the day with everyone. Thank you to BBC Birmingham & Black Country for the shoutout and exciting the large crowds to engage. We are making memories and enjoying it on the way 🙌🏽😌 West Midlands Police Commonwealth Games 2022

#NEC And it all comes to an end as we finish our night shift. From “Can we try on your stab vest” from team Malaysia to having thorough conversations and enjoyable moments with all other teams.🤩 Thank you to all officers across the country alongside the Army and WMP officers❤️

Team 2: Our plain clothes officers spotted this vehicle this morning, confirmed stolen in a car key burglary in Solihull an hour previously Vehicle stopped and two offenders arrested for burglary One happy victim on the phone!👍 Yet another fantastic job!!!!! PS Howkins

Team 2: Very emotional day today as we congratulate the legend PC 0575 Mulhall on his retirement Bitter sweet to have to say goodbye to such an amazing officer and true gentleman! Kev, it’s been an honour to be your Sergeant and work with you all these years PS Howkins

Last stop of the day. 🚗 Toyota Yaris driving erratically Spring Road,Tyseley. Stopped & driver ran. Arrested after a footchase going through gardens. 100+ wraps Class A drugs recovered. Arrested - supply of drugs, drive excess drug (cocaine), disqualified drive & crim damage.

All of us West Midlands Police are deeply saddened by the death of The Queen. My condolences to The King and The Royal Family on behalf of the officers, staff, Special Constables, Cadets and volunteers of the force

Church bells will be tolled across England tomorrow following the announcement of the death of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. cofe.io/ChurchBells.